Best known for his chairs and other seating pieces — though a master of many furniture types like sofas and tables — Hans Wegner was a prolific designer whose elegant, often ebullient, forms and devotion to the finest methods in joinery made "Danish Modern" a popular byword for stylish, well-made furniture in the mid-20th century.
Wegner considered himself a carpenter first and a furniture designer second. Like his peers Arne Jacobsen and Finn Juhl, Wegner believed that striking aesthetics in furniture were based on a foundation of practicality: a chair must be comfortable and sturdy before it is chic.
In keeping with that tenet, several of Hans Wegner’s best chair designs have their roots in traditional seating forms. The Peacock chair (designed in 1947) is a throne-like adaptation of the Windsor chair; pieces from the China chair series (begun in 1944) as well as the 1949 Wishbone chair, with its distinctive Y-shaped back splat, are derived from 17th-century Ming seating pieces, as is the upholstered Ox chair (1960). Wegner’s comfy Papa Bear chair (1951) is an almost surreally re-scaled English wingback chair.
Wegner’s most representative piece, the Round chair (1949), gained a footnote in political history when it was used on the TV stage of the first Kennedy-Nixon debate of 1960. That chair, along with Wegner’s more bravura designs — for example, the 1963 Shell chair, with its curved surfboard-shaped seat — bring a quietly sculptural presence to a room.
Wegner was a designer who revered his primary material — wood — and it shows. His wood gathers patina and character with age; every Hans Wegner piece testifies to the life it has led.
Find vintage Hans Wegner lounge chairs, armchairs, daybeds and other furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Teak Model RY-100 Wall Unit / Room Divider by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler, c. 1965
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare Model RY-100 three bay wall unit by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler. Constructed from a mix of solid and veneered teak this cleverly designed and expertly crafted pie...
Metal
Single Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler Refinished Single Oak Wall Shelf, 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Hans Wegner RY 23 wall mounted double Oak shelves by Ry Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Featuring sturdy, solid Oak rectangular wall hanging shelves, separated in two sections with center div...
Oak
Tambour Front Cabinet by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A simple storage cabinet in white oak having a finely slatted tambour front that conceals adjustable shelves and file storage.
Oak
Cabinet with Tambour Door by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak cabinet with a drop down tambour door concealing letter trays, filing compartment and shelving.
Oak
Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler Oak Shelf Cabinet or Bookcase
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hans Wegner for RY Møbler Cabinet RY100 in Oak. Top sits on bottom. Rattan fronts.
Rattan, Oak
Teak Wall Mounted Storage Cabinet with Tambour Doors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Teak Wall Mounted Storage Cabinet circa 1970 Manufacturer Stamp on the Back Unique floating wall mounted storage cabinets. Easily mounted. Teak with tambour sliding doors. Two stora...
Teak
Sold|$9,472
H 71.26 in W 70.87 in D 20.48 in
Oak and cane sideboard RY20 by Hans J. Wegner, RY Møbler, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Hägersten, SE
High board or double cabinet model RY20 designed by Hans J. Wegner. Produced in Denmark by RY Møbler, this example stamped February 1962. Made rom oak with contrasting cane on the upper sliding doors. Inside of the cabinet in light maple. Nice details and attention to wood grain on all surfaces. Very good vintage condition with light age related wear and patina. Hans Jørgensen Wegner was a Danish architect and furniture designer, well-known both in Denmark and internationally. He designed over 500 different chairs, including the Wishbone Chair (the "Y chair"), which today is considered a design icon. The chair is a magnificent example of Wegner's design, with its wooden frame and laced seat. Other examples of iconic chairs designed by Wegner are The Smiling Chair...
Cane, Maple, Oak
$4,650
H 53.5 in W 46.75 in D 19.25 in
French Mid-19th Century Painted Cabinet with Chicken Wire Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French painted wood cabinet from the mid-19th century features two wire decorated doors. These chicken wire doors enclose four inner shelves, wh...
Wire
Hans Wegner Tall Rosewood Cabinet c1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner Tall Cabinet for RY Mobler. Exquisite tall cabinet with sliding doors and circular, recessed door pulls probably produced...
Rosewood
1960s cabinet with sliding doors
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Sliding door cabinet made of mahogany veneer and smoked glass, profiles are brass-plated aluminum.
Aluminum
35.5" Nipu Archival Cabinet with Tambour Doors
By Johannes Hansen
Located in Pasadena, TX
35.5" Nipu Filling storage cabinet with Tambour Doors Stylish and functional piece with tambour doors. Vertical doors open to 10 pull out storage shelves and open storage to the r...
Teak
$2,795 / set
H 30 in W 35.375 in D 12.675 in
Danish Modern Teak Cabinet by Lyby Mobler, 1960s Scandinavian Design
By Kai Kristiansen, Arne Vodder, Laurits M. Larsen, Lyby Mobler
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This Lyby Mobler Danish-Modern modular teak cabinet / bookshelf is a superb example of Scandinavian design that combines form, craftsmanship, and flexibility in one elegant unit. Me...
Teak
$1,124
H 59.85 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Danish Teak Filing Cabinet with Tambour Door by Bjerringbro, 1960s.
By Bjerringbro Kontormøbler
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Teak Filing Cabinet with Tambour Door by Bjerringbro, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern file cabinet with vertical sliding tambour front in teak made by Bjerring...
Teak
Mogens Koch Cabinets in Oak for Rud, Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch cabinets in oak. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DANMARK.
Oak
Tambour Door File Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century style rolling door cabinet with shallow drawers. Great for home or office storage. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Teak
Mogens Koch Set of Cabinets in Pine for Rud, Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch set of three cabinets in Pine. Removabel drawers in Maple. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
Maple, Pine
Pair of Glazed Front Bookcases or Cabinets
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable pair of British colonial cabinets hand crafted in mahogany and featuring bonnets with carved cornices, glazed step-back bookcases with graceful window pane design...
Glass, Mahogany
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H 70.87 in W 39.38 in D 13.19 in
High Bookcase In Oak With 4 Shevels By Hans J. Wegner For Ry Furniture
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Lejre, DK
Tall oak bookcase designed by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. Classic Danish design with 4 shelves. — Designer: Hans J. Wegner — Manufacturer: Ry Møbelfabrik — Mater...
Oak
Ry100 Wall System in Teak by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Handewitt, DE
Danish wall unit in teak. Designed by Hans J.Wegner, manufactured by Ry Møbler. Mod. RY100 Denmark, 1960s. The wall system consists of 4 cabinets (inside wit...
Glass, Teak
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H 81 in W 41.5 in D 15 in
Hans Wegner Model Ry 100 Wall Unit / Room Divider Shelving with Drop Down Desk
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Chicago, IL
Hans J Wegner RY 100 Room divider / wall unit Ry Møbler, Denmark circa 1965 Teak, plated steel, and aluminum. with manufacturer's labels This configuration features three adjustable shelves, a drop-down desk with cabinet...
Teak
Vintage Bookcases Hans Wegner RY8 R.Y. Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lemmer, NL
Vintage bookcases Hans Wegner RY8 R.Y. Mobler Period 1950s Designs Hans Wegner Ry Mobler model RY8 Denmark Conditions good light signs of us...
Oak, Teak
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H 71.07 in W 39.38 in D 19.3 in
Oak Mid-Century Modern RY-100 Bookcase by Hans J. Wegner for RY Mobler, 1974
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern RY-100 bookcase. Design by Hans J. Wegner for RY Mobler. Striking Danish design from 1974. Solid oak and oak veneer. This wonderful bookcase comes in ...
Oak
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H 71.07 in W 58.67 in D 19.3 in
Oak Mid-Century Modern RY-100 Bookcase by Hans J. Wegner for RY Mobler, 1974
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern RY-100 bookcase. Design by Hans J. Wegner for RY Mobler. Striking Danish design from 1974. Solid oak and oak veneer. This wonderful bookcase with a wr...
Oak
Hans J. Wegner Bookcase
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner bookcase with shelves and sliding doors. Made by Ry Møbler. Model 100.
Oak
Hans J. Wegner Wall Unit for Ry Møbler, circa 1960
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Hans J. Wegner wall unit for Ry Møbler, circa 1960. This wall unit can be separated into three individual sections. This piece has been professionally...
Teak
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H 81 in W 82 in L 81 in
1960s Hans J. Wegner RY100 Teak Shelving or Storage Wall System from Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hudson, NY
Versatile Hans Wagner teak shelving or wall system with adjustable shelves, two four-drawer chests and sliding door cabinet. Includes three extra shelves. Signed RY Mobler from the e...
Stainless Steel
Wall Shelves by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, 1950s, Set of 2
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of oak shelves with white paint. Designed by Hans Jorgen Wegner and manufactured by Ry Møbler i Denmark during the 1950s or 1960s. The price is for the pair.
Oak
Wall Shelves by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, 1950s, Set of 2
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of oak shelves with white paint. Designed by Hans Jorgen Wegner and manufactured by Ry Møbler I Denmark during the 1950s or 1960s. The price is for the pair.
Oak
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H 25.5 in W 32 in D 19 in
1960s Danish Tambour Door Storage Unit by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Hans Wegner designed tambour door storage case in solid active grained walnut wood with a locking roll down panel. Three (3) available with diff...
Teak